AITA for making a dark joke at my SO’s expense
In the quiet chaos of their shared struggles, she carries the weight of a swollen body and relentless pain, every breath a battle against fatigue and discomfort.
Yet, her heart swells with fierce tenderness as she tends to him, her love a steady flame in the dimness of their exhaustion.
Despite her own suffering, she moves with grace and devotion—nourishing, comforting, sacrificing sleep—while he, worn down by his own agony, reaches out with a simple, desperate plea.
In that single text, their unspoken bond speaks volumes of endurance, care, and the quiet heroism found in everyday love.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Get the latest stories delivered to your inbox.
The original poster (OP) felt justified in making a dark joke about her boyfriend's seemingly minor request for water, given her own significant physical discomfort from late-stage pregnancy and existing pain.
The central conflict arises from the clash between the OP's desire to express frustration through humor and the boyfriend's sensitivity to her joke while recovering from a painful dental procedure.
Was the OP wrong to use dark humor on a breakfast cup to comment on her boyfriend's perceived exaggeration of his need for a*sistance, or was the boyfriend justified in feeling hurt by a joke mocking his dependency during a genuine health crisis?
The core question remains whether humor about perceived selfishness is an acceptable release valve in a relationship, even when one partner is genuinely suffering.
Commenters Came in Hot with Their Takes:
This one sparked a storm. The comments range from brutally honest to surprisingly supportive — and everything in between.